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Physician Salary in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom median is $176,066 per year, with observed city pay up to London at $138,144.

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Physician pay in United Kingdom: London leads, Leeds trails

The United Kingdom national median for a physician is £130,000 a year. Among 7 metros with observed data, pay runs from about £62,100 in Leeds to £102,000 in London (1.6×).

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Treatment, Clinical judgment, and Ethics.

A modeled national band runs about £83,200–£187,200 around that midpoint. Skilled Worker sponsorship and occupation going-rates matter as much as the ranking. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +3% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every British city.

London sits -22% vs the national median; Leeds sits -52%. Relocating inside United Kingdom for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Kingdom shows about 3.9% CPI in 2025. A physician raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist.

How to use Physician pay data in United Kingdom

Start with the national median (£130,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the United Kingdom hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: £83,200 (10th) → £130,000 (median) → £187,200 (90th). London’s observed median is £102,000, with a local band about £67,600–£154,000. If an offer is “at the United Kingdom median” but the job is in London, you may still be under local market.

National median
$176,066
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,627
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,144
London, England
Hourly (national)
$84.65
varies by city

Physician salary by city in United Kingdom

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
London, England$138,144
Edinburgh, Scotland$97,107
Bristol, England$94,940
Manchester, England$91,690
Birmingham, England$88,439
Glasgow, Scotland$84,105
Leeds, England$84,105

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in United Kingdom?
The national median is about £130,000 per year. Across 7 observed cities, pay ranges from about £62,100 to £102,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays physicians the most?
London, England leads observed metros at about £102,000 per year (-22% vs national).
Which United Kingdom city pays physicians the least?
Among observed cities, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £62,100 per year.
How many United Kingdom cities have physician salary data?
7 metros list observed physician percentiles in GBP on this site.
Is physician in demand in United Kingdom?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +3% over ten years. Local hiring still follows British industry mix.